Ben E. Odiase

Pa Benedict Oliase (August 25, 1934 – June 11, 2013) was a Nigerian composer, best known as the composer of "Arise, O Compatriots", the Nigerian national anthem since 1978. He served in the Nigeria Police from 1954 to 1992 and at various times was the Music Director of the Nigeria Police Band and the Mid-West State Police Band